How To Build A Camper Van / Mobile Home In 20 Days ! *With subtitles!*

How To Build A Camper Van / Mobile Home In 20 Days ! With subtitles!

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8 жыл бұрын

Now with subtitles!
This is a video of me buiding an office / camper van in 20 days! I decided to rebuild a used Volkswagen Caddy Maxi which I found on Blocket (Craigslist) to travel around with in Europe together with my new invention www.dotons.com
I did not know anything about cars or how to build a room with good temperature, air, electricity, and water. What I knew about myself was that I enjoy asking people about things I dont know, and my experience is that people often enjoy to share their knowledge.
So I went out to companies to ask about insulation, ventilation and got useful information. It cost me about €2000 to rebuild the car (fridge, 200w solarpanel and battery included).
Today I am travelling around in Europe. If you want to see more of this you are welcome to visit www.dotons.com
I also want to say Thanks
to all nice helping people at:
www.volkswagen.com
www.bauhaus.com
www.ikea.com
www.eloventab.se
www.mekonomen.se
www.dragsplat.se
www.sunwind.se
List of items that I used for building my van:
Insulation/walls/roof/floor/doors:
www.bauhaus.se/cellplast-s80-6...
www.avego.se/produkter/isolati...
www.bauhaus.se/osb-skiva-11x11...
www.bauhaus.se/ek-3-stav-robus...
www.bauhaus.se/probau-fogskum-...
www.bauhaus.se/eton-176-gra-40...
www.bauhaus.se/cascoflex-golv-...
Electricity/Solarpanel/Regulator/Battery:
www.blocket.se/uppsala/Hogeff...
www.sunwind.se/product/show/?i...
www.sunwind.se/product/show/?i...
Fridge/Sink/Water tank:
www.swedol.se/kompressorkylbox...
www.ikea.com/se/sv/catalog/pro...
www.bauhaus.se/vattendunk-25-l...
Music: Guitar Sound, Clutter, Stay Crunchy by Ronald Jenkees ronaldjenkees.com

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@chuckcunningham9653 8 жыл бұрын

I am converting a Dodge mini and am a 70 yo skilled carpenter/cabinet maker so I know of what I speak and all I can say is "Awesome job brother. Thanks for sharing."

@Ch-ch-ch-chia 8 жыл бұрын

I really loved it! Especially because you went the extra mile to make it safe and comfy. I love how you insulated it and secured everything and made sure there was no nooks or cracks that could be open or showing. Also I like that you showed it on a smaller vehicle. Thank you for this video! Hope to see more.

@mrbr549 8 жыл бұрын

What's the rush through the video for? Much is lost of showing off all your hard work and effort. If the video length at normal speed was a concern, you could have broken it into parts. I was able to get all the way through the video by muting the sound and hitting pause every few seconds as that was the only way I could enjoy it. After all your meticulous planning and effort on this build, it's a shame the video didn't receive as much attention. Please share a normal speed video if you have one as it would help those who are looking for useful ideas that they can then use on their own build. Be assured, this is only constructive criticism, and not hate. Thanks!

@dotons 8 жыл бұрын

I hear what you say! But it was important for me to start travelling with the car as soon as it was ready, to try it and get back to make changes, so I made a simple video by speeding it up! Now when I understand that you are interested in more details I sure can give the video editing more time, to explain and show step by step, how I did. I have it all recorded with my voice explaining it! Just have to get back from this trip, so the next video will come out in the end of July! Thank you for your feedback!

@briannab5296 5 жыл бұрын

And where are the *subtitles??

@daddybuddy 2 жыл бұрын

Great job on that build! Maybe that sounds claustrophobic, but I would never restrict myself on that rear entry only and have at least added a big enough trapdoor that opens to the the drivercompartment to have access to it from the inside too. If someone backs you up closely to play mean tricks on you, you´ll be trapped in there. That could even happend unintended while sitting in a parking lot.

@jodirt75 8 жыл бұрын

Nice job with the insulation! That is an amazing van and you did a great job. Top 5 favorite van videos for sure, and I seen a few. soooo stealthy.

@smallfootprint2961 8 жыл бұрын

Wow! It's a lot more work than I thought. Hope you enjoy it for a long time. Thanks for posting.

@okmmauh 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Well done. I also have VW Caddy Maxi stealthy. Thermarest on the floor. The holes in the metal are good to attach hooks. Everything is in small cloth bags on the hooks. Spacious

@mensgoodies 8 жыл бұрын

PLEASE, please show us a closer look to your van build, maybe an complete tour of all its features? THAT would be great. DOTONS and your van ... AWESOME!

@dotons 8 жыл бұрын

Right now Im out travelling with the car in Sweden and Norway, to get a feeling of what I might need to add and change. When I get back in the middle of July I will start building space saving systems and go more into details. So if you want to I can make another video! Thanks for your interest in this project mensgoodies!

@mensgoodies 8 жыл бұрын

That would be great. I love the way you built that little car to the juwel it is now and I´m interested in the space-saving systems . Keep on and I wish you will have a good time!

@MaMastoast 8 жыл бұрын

I really love this sorta stuff. I dont even have a driver licence and absolutely no handyman skills, but I have this romantic idea of doing exactly what you did, but with a slightly larger van.

@wasssoxx 6 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video. Read some of the comments and thought wtf? Personally I'm always grateful to people like yourself who put the effort in to share their experiences so that others may benefit from them. Thank you for the upload.

@Guidiary 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome video mate. Particularly liked the ideas for the insulation and for cutting out the right size of wood panels using card board. Will come in handy with my upcoming van conversion! Thanks!

@aaRept 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Looks very cozy!

@misscinrose 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video. I'd totally live in that.

@MakeDoAndMend1 7 жыл бұрын

My Father built his own Camper Van Mobile Home. It took him 8 years. he made the chassis from Box Steel, Welded and Galvanised. That took aprox 1 year and another year to choose a V4 Engine Transmission and brakes. The rest was bodywork, plumbing, heating and of course lights etc. Finally an Engineers report to make it roadworthy and pass a MOT. By the time he finished he was too old to use it and it was sold. Maybe he should have converted a van instead. Good convertion. George in the UK

@dotons 7 жыл бұрын

MakeDoAndMend1 great story you shared, thanks for that! if you want a look on the inside of the van, I now made a video showing just that!

@Mihu88wp 7 жыл бұрын

Niesamowita precyzja wykonania! szacun!

@StevenFrancco 8 жыл бұрын

This is pretty awesome! And you made this in 20 days, that's the cool part. You set your mind on something amd you did it!

@GoodasGuilty 7 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful. Definite Thank You.

@Imjustsaying1966 8 жыл бұрын

Love every bit of video. Awsome van.

@yannkitson116 8 жыл бұрын

Really nicely made, I hope you will have great use of it. Thanks for sharing.

@dotons 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Yann, Thank you, I have been out for three weeks now and it all works great! The insulation help a lot these days when its get really hot!

@wolfsburg242 8 жыл бұрын

I impress by your work ethics man, Great works!

@f3rrrbdn79 6 жыл бұрын

👏🏽 really great job!!! Very gifted man!!!

@mollieward3895 6 жыл бұрын

Great job hope u have many happy safe travels

@S.G..E555 5 жыл бұрын

What a great build... 👌

@grahams4210 8 жыл бұрын

we loved that in our house great job and video

@brianmiddleton1845 8 жыл бұрын

It's nice to see a young person with skills.

@robergimbel7060 7 жыл бұрын

And Ronald Jenkees in the set!! Very good job!!

@paxmagellanic498 8 жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea with the bolts! That's one well insulated van!

@dotons 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you B Serna! It all works great, the insulation really helps to keep the living area cool on sunny days!

@youcenon 8 жыл бұрын

Great work man...!!!

@jennyhammarquist4733 Жыл бұрын

Nils tack för att du kämpar för familjen ❤️😍😍

@jessicapestana393 8 жыл бұрын

WOW! That is amazing how you did all of that. Hope you traveled everywhere you wanted to go. (:

@marcosluciosilva2433 8 жыл бұрын

incredible job!!

@ThePharmaceutics 8 жыл бұрын

it is a very good presentation. Bravo!

@MultiScrappydo 8 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome video! I enjoyed it thoroughly! I hope you do break it down though and talk us through what you did. I am in the planning stage and could learn so much from you.

@SlimTravels 8 жыл бұрын

Man, don't listen to them...it's a great video.

@dotons 8 жыл бұрын

Its just great with all kind of feedback! Thanks for yours!/N

@splush 8 жыл бұрын

yes, it is!

@TSunshineful 8 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is a great video.

@DG_427 8 жыл бұрын

He needs to know what he did wrong so he can improve.

@MrAxlingen 8 жыл бұрын

That is one awesome minicamper! Great work! Wish there was a video that explained everything, but I still couldn't take my eyes off the screen. Did not get dizzy or sick like many others obviously did :P

@GrinningBlack 7 жыл бұрын

great idea and good build

@redone5618 8 жыл бұрын

thats some amazing job you did! i wish i have a little van so badly :(

@johandelaunay967 5 жыл бұрын

Bonjour comment vas tu très belle vidéo bravo à toi très jolie van aménagé

@howtovanlife 8 жыл бұрын

Your build looks like one of the best quality builds I've seen to date, I'm hoping for a slower version of this video soon! I want to see the details. Thanks for sharing

@dotons 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Lloyd, Thanks a lot! I will get back to you with a better video and with a rebuild version of the interior of the van!/N

@Mimi-ft6es 8 жыл бұрын

This video is amazing and inspiring

@dotons 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Miriam!/N

@MartBartKart 5 жыл бұрын

I Liked The Speed of The Video, refreshing

@vwcaddyconversion7312 7 жыл бұрын

Great job. Impressive insulation :) I'm dizzy after watching it though!

@JYDOG 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome build. You made it look easy.

@dotons 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jydog!

@jimhikeat 8 жыл бұрын

Great job!

@ricks.1318 8 жыл бұрын

Very COOL indeed !!!!!

@dotons 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick!

@ralphmayer5543 8 жыл бұрын

Top Job!

@ThaiGirlAdventures 8 жыл бұрын

nice watching you build and good job looking very awesome.

@beduiini 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice layout and a great car to go camping etc. for sure! :)

@imachynn 7 жыл бұрын

All by yourself. Väl fan jobbat, gubben! I like it.

@maryravindran1 8 жыл бұрын

good job....love your video...😊

@team3383 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thanks. I'll be using it to fit out my next van. Probably a Small Ford Tourneo. All the Best.

@andreportugal1426 7 жыл бұрын

Goodluck!

@reseich22 8 жыл бұрын

this is brilliant

@sammydavisjr.theultimateen7916 8 жыл бұрын

You are very talented and I watched and enjoyed the whole video; very professional.

@dotons 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sammy! /N

@madstoppie 8 жыл бұрын

great project! love the soundtrack!

@dotons 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad to hear you got inspired!

@alizzn 7 жыл бұрын

wow, bra gjort, önskar att man var lika händig så man själv kunde ta tag i det någon dag!

@mikeallensonntag 8 жыл бұрын

That's nice build. Given space on that van I would have done smaller bed but it came out great.

@dotons 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, Actually I will make changes when I get back from my trial and error trip! The bed feels to big, so I have made a new design of how to change it, to be able to sit in the car and still have storage under it. I will show you in a new video, where all the changes will be recorded!

@TSunshineful 8 жыл бұрын

I would have watched this for 20 days. It would have been very helpful if in real time and with explanations.

@lezbriddon 7 жыл бұрын

yup good video ruined with awful music too lol

@JimmySlacksack 7 жыл бұрын

I liked some of the music :P

@TSunshineful 7 жыл бұрын

Agree, I apologize for being opinionated on that. I can just hit mute, which I did immediately lol.

@dotons 7 жыл бұрын

Moon Dancer just uploaded a new video, with more pictures from the inside(:

@dotons 7 жыл бұрын

Moon Dancer Now I've added explanations to it!

@ihmesekoilua 8 жыл бұрын

Man... that's pretty cool. I thought you were going overboard with the insulation, but the end result is nice. I LOVE that wash basin thing, it's brilliant, absolutely brilliant. It honestly seems like you were more interested in building a camper van than going out and selling your products :D

@pierreostergren3241 7 жыл бұрын

Grymmmmmt gjort

@johndoe-io8fh 8 жыл бұрын

very cool!

@MrTobypowell 8 жыл бұрын

Wow... amazing skills, how you learn to do all of that yourself! your one talented man! great work and best of luck on you travels!

@dotons 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Toby, The funny thing is that I didnt know how this would end, just jumped into this without any experience! I believe everyone can manage everything if just focusing on getting there! Thanks a lot(: /N

@tonymoto5668 7 жыл бұрын

Wonderful.

@wrestling.4.u 7 жыл бұрын

wow, awesome bro!

@demolitiondeejay 8 жыл бұрын

Great video! I think a written guide of everything you did, perhaps with some picures or illustrations, would be an amazing addition to this video. Keep up the good work and good luck in your travels.

@puremoore 8 жыл бұрын

hey dude, awesome video really enjoyed it :) some good skills there making the most out of your van. :)

@Demosthenes409 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid. wonder what you would do if you chose a sprinter van

@brianlim8977 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, it's been two years since the video, have you had any troubles with the polystyrene breaking down over time due to vibrations from normal driving?? Thanks

@burapayuenyong2137 8 жыл бұрын

So cool

@PLSdontevergiveUP 8 жыл бұрын

great job mate =D

@dotons 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ping!

@sisu7633 8 жыл бұрын

Honestly mate, I'm jealous! Excellent video and camper. Hope you enjoy the journey and not the destination. ☺

@FlixFilm 7 жыл бұрын

Super video, thanks..I was wondering where buy all the insulation for the conversion on my ford transit...and we have a Bauhaus here in Norway. Just need to find the silver bubble lining. Good Travels :-)

@pajarograna 7 жыл бұрын

excelente !!!

@arashfotograf 7 жыл бұрын

Snyggt jobbat 👍🏼😀

@dotons 7 жыл бұрын

Tack ska du ha! Den senaste videon är väl kanske lite snyggare dock, om du missat den?(:

@o0SallyM0o 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome.

@user-pq3vb7qv7s 7 жыл бұрын

++++++ Очень здорово! Прекрасная работа! Много затрачено времени и труда. Very cool! Great job! A lot of time and labor.

@dotons 7 жыл бұрын

Борис Смирнов bolschoja spasiba!

@TheLuis0087 7 жыл бұрын

great talent :-)

@ScinnerNo1 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, Great build and vid! Where in sweden do I get the reflective insulation? Does Jula or Biltema carry them? What is it called? Thanks man!

@cactuslover4040 6 жыл бұрын

oh magosh look at that beautiful floor..I am totally in love.

@zeroxemoi5152 7 жыл бұрын

wow vraiment bien le résultat final gg mec :)

@kimberlydacquisto805 5 жыл бұрын

Hello I really enjoyed your video! I was wondering what you used for insulation? It looked like you only used reflectic. Did you use anything else? Thank you

@evespower1 7 жыл бұрын

Pretty damn cool!

@qristv1912 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing

@juanlaordenmodahombre8662 3 жыл бұрын

Hola Youcanvan. Me encanta el video, genial. Me gustaría conocer como ha desarrollado el sistema de calefacción-ventilación. No me queda claro por donde entra aire y sale monoxido de carbono. Sería de gran ayuda para mi su respuesta. Gracias. Un saludo.

@mrlaw711 8 жыл бұрын

This is good. Do you have s slowed down" version with step-by-step's of what you did...or suggestions for better experience? Great conversion.

@TheCzechthomas 8 жыл бұрын

Hey, can you still open that side door or are they blocked completly? Why did you put that bed so high? it looks like you dont have enough space for sleeping - how much space you have left after putting that ikea matt inside? is it comfy?

@TuTu0205 7 жыл бұрын

this is an very usefull video

@steinbauge4591 6 жыл бұрын

I some times do 'city camping'. Just a mattress in my 1977 Ford Escort and a -15 capable sleeping bag + of course clothes and stuff. Gym membership and dont spend much time in the car except sleep.

@TheMeakster 7 жыл бұрын

Great look but how many stitches have you got from all those exposed bolt threads

@DavidisDawei 8 жыл бұрын

Nice Job.. Hope your tour goes well!

@dotons 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks David!

@PrimeATK358 8 жыл бұрын

SUPER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@amazingvidguyz 5 жыл бұрын

I always wondered if you could chop a piece of bed mattress out . nice job

@danielxavier7802 8 жыл бұрын

genious!!

@dennisrmgbengtsson 8 жыл бұрын

Häftigt projekt! Får hoppas att resan går som den ska.

@dotons 8 жыл бұрын

Tack Dennis!

@DIARIODEIMIGRANTE2007 7 жыл бұрын

Owwww man, you its so crazy man!!!!! Niceeeeeee,,,,

@jonahziggy3019 8 жыл бұрын

Your so nice how you're apologizing :) idk why everyone is just saying the something over and over in the comment section

@stubbk3 8 жыл бұрын

looking to get one of these for me and my mountain bike. tight on space but sure it's possible

@ifell3 7 жыл бұрын

Cool video, what the hell is that that your standing the vw up on about 11:46?

@luca41929 8 жыл бұрын

great!

@CaravanCarolyn 8 жыл бұрын

Perfect! Thanks so much. This will help tremendously when I get my van. Awesome job. Once question: Why the port hole vs. leaving it accessible from the cab?

@happyfunjenn 8 жыл бұрын

For stealth mode. If it's open from the front, anyone who wants to see if you're sleeping in there, will. ;)

@dotons 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Carolyn! Glad to hear! I choosed not to leave it open for many reasons. I tried to make it as good insulated as possible, all windows in the front will make the cab area really hot, so I tried my best to keep that heat away from the living area. Another reason is if I carry expensive things I want to feel that they are safe, so as +happyfunjenn says, for "stealth mode". I also wanted two rooms, If I carry something wet and dont want the moisture inside the room where I live (I swim a lot, so it's perfect to let everything dry in the cab!) This will also give you peace at night even if sleeping in the most crowded city! It makes it so quiet! Hope this will help you! /N

@CaravanCarolyn 8 жыл бұрын

+dotons thank you!